Valheim 1.0 Patch Notes: Deep North Release

Released September 9, 2026. Iron Gate's announcement marks the full release and arrival of Deep North. Expand its spoiler section for the complete named content list.

What changed

• Deep North introduces Kall Fimbulbringer, new creatures, snow and ice mechanics, dungeons, materials, and food.
• Crafting additions include Frost Foundry, Frigid Kiln, Standing Loom, Smith's Aprons, and Smoker.
• Nord, Frostfire, and Thunderblood weapons join Protector, Vanguard, Caller, and Lox Fur armor.
• New systems include a Grappling Hook, inventory upgrades from Haldor, item upgrades at a hidden forge, cinematics, alternate earlier biomes, and achievements.
• Existing content receives Ashlands spawn adjustments, increased Mistlands and Ashlands gear durability, expanded mist removal, and revised building menus.

The Deep North guide separates named additions from unpublished recipes and combat data.

Platform scope

The FAQ lists Steam on Windows, Linux and Mac; Mac App Store; Humble on Windows, Linux and Mac; Microsoft Store on Windows; Xbox One and Series X|S; PlayStation 5; and Nintendo Switch 2. Crossplay is supported across platforms.

Dedicated servers and achievements

The notes describe a world-save system that divides data into chunks, world-generation and networking improvements, and IPv6 fixes. Preserve a complete backup before updating a server and test loading, saving, joining, and permission lists.

Achievements begin tracking with the installed release. Read the achievement guide alongside the later Steam hotfix, which changes the original cheat-lock policy.

Sources: Official 1.0 patch notes, 1.0 FAQ, September 11 hotfix.